Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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