Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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