Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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