Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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