Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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