Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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