Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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