Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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