Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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