Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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