Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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