Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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