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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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