Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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