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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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