Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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