Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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