Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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