Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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