Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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