Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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