Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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