Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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