Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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