Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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