Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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