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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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