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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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