Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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