Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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