Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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