Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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