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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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