Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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