Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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