Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses 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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