Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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