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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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