Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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