Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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