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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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