Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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