Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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