Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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