Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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