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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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