Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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