Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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