Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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