Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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