Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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