Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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