Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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