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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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