Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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