Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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