Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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