Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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