Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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