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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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