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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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