Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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