Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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