Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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