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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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