Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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