Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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