Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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