Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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