Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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