Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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