Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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