Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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