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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling 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 amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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