Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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