Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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