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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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