Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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