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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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