Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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