Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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