Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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