Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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