Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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