Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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