Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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