Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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