Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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