Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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