Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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