Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open education experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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