Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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