Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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