Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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