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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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