Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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