Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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