Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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