Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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