Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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