Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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