Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the interesting 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 studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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