Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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