Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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