Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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