Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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