Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the 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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