Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses 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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