Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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