Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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