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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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