Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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