Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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