Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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