Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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