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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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