Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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