Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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