Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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