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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are 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 a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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