Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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