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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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