Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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