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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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