Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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