Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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