Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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