Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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