Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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