Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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