Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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