Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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