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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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