Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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