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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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