Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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