Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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