Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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