Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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