Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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