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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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