Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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