Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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