Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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