Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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