Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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