Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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