Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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