Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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