Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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