Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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