Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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