Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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