Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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