Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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