Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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