Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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