Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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