Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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