Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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