Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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