Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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