Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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