Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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