Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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