Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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