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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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