Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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