Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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