Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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