Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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