Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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