Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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