Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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