Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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