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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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