Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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