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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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