Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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