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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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