Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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