Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education are enabling humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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