Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping 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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