Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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