Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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