Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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