Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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