Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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