Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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