Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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