Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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