Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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