Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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