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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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