Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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