Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning enable humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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