Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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