Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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