Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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