Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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