Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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