Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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