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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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