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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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