Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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