Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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