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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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