Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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