Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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