Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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