Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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