Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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