Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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