Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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