Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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