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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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