Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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