Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning enable students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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