Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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