Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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