Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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