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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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