Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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