Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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