Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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