Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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