Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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