Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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