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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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