Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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