Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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