Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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