Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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