Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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