Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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