Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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