Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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