Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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