Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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