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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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