Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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