Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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