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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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