Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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