Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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