Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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