Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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