Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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