Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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