Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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