Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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