Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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