Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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