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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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