Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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