Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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