Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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