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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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