Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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