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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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