Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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