Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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