Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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