Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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