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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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