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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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