Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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