Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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