Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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