Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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