Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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