Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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