Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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