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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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