Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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