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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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