Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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