Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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