Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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