Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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