Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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