Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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