Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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