Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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