Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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