Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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