Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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