Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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