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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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