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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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