Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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