Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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