Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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