Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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