Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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