Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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