Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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