Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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