Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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