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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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