Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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