Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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