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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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