Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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