Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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