Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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