Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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