Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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