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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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