Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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