Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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