Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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