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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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