Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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