Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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