Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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