Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also studies the major 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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