Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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