Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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