Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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