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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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