Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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