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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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