Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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