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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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