Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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