Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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