Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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