Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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