Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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