Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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