Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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