Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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