Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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