Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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