Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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