Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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