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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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