Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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