Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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