Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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