Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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