Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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