Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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