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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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