Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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