Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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