Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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