Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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