Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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