Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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