Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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