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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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