Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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