Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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