Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses 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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