Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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