Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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