Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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