Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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