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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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