Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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