Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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