Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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