Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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