Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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