Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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