Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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