Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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