Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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