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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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