Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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