Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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