Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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