Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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