Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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