Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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