Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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