Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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