Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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