Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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