Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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