Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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