Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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