Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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