Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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