Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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