Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses 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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