Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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