Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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