Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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