Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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