Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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