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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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