Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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