Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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