Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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