Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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