Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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