Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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