Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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