Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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