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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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