Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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