Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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