Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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