Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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