Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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