Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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