Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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