Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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