Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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