Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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