Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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