Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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