Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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