Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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