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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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