Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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