Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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