Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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