Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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