Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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