Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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