Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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