Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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