Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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