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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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