Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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