Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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