Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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