Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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