Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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