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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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