Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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