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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important 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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