Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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