Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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