Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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