Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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