Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the 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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