Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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