Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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