Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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