Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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