Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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