Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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