Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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