Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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