Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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