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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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