Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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