Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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