Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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