Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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