Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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