Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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