Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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