Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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