Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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