Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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