Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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