Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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