Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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