Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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