Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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