Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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