Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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