Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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