Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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