Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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