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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the 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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