Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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