Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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