Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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