Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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