Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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