Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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