Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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