Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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