Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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