Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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