Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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