Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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