Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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