Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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