Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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