Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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