Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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