Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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