Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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