Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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