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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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