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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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