Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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