Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different 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 institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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