Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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