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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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