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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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