Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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