Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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