Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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