Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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