Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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