Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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