Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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