Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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