Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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