Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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