Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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