Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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