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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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